Ingredients
Scale
- 4 turkey thighs
- 2 cups schmaltz (or chicken fat)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, combine the schmaltz, garlic, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper over low heat.
- Add the turkey thighs to the pot, ensuring they are completely submerged in schmaltz.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- Cook for about 4 to 5 hours, or until the turkey is fork-tender.
- Remove the pot from the oven, let it cool, and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- The schmaltz can be reused for other dishes.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Cooking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg